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Deals of the Hour / October 10, 2010, 9:41 am

California governor, legislative leaders say they've reached a budget deal

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders say they've reached a budget deal. The governor and lawmakers say after nearly five hours of talks Friday they agreed on a deal that breaks the record-long budget impasse and ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-02T02:24:54Z)

International buyers see deals in Florida real estate

Well, at least Florida's struggling real estate market has been good for some. Apparently, plummeting values combined with a weak U.S. dollar is making Sunshine State real estate a little more desirable for international buyers, according to a survey from ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-27T17:11:18Z)

Second lawsuit against mom of convicted killer is settled

Elizabeth Hall's lawsuit against Robbie Bell in Hinds County Circuit Court was dismissed after all parties agreed to a settlement. Hall was the roommate of Heather Spencer, who was killed by George Bell III in September 2007. After George Bell killed ... (Source: Jackson Clarion-Ledger 2010-10-09T23:30:46Z)

Southwest Florida bankruptcy filings expected to keep climbing

1:10 A.M. — Business bankruptcy filings — once a rarity in Southwest Florida — have stepped-up significantly in the past five years following the meltdowns in construction, real estate and banking. And, no one's predicting a decline any time soon ... (Source: News-Press 2010-10-10T10:57:58Z)

Seattle Man Launches $10 Million Fundraising Campaign To Get Weezer To Break Up

Seattle, WA, United States (AHN) - A Seattle man is hoping to break up alternative rock band Weezer by offering them $10 million. But it won't be coming from his own pocket. James Burns is running a campaign for those who are tired of listening to the band ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-10-07T13:46:10Z)

Rose bests Wall in matchup of young PGs, leads Bulls to 107-96 victory over Wizards

CHICAGO - Derrick Rose bested rookie John Wall in a meeting of young point guards, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Washington Wizards 107-96 on Friday night. Rose had 18 points, five rebounds and five assists in 30 minutes, while Wall had 11 points and six ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-09T06:48:37Z)

Ill. Senate candidates discuss one's failed family bank, other's military service in debate

CHICAGO (AP) — The two major party candidates running for President Barack Obama's old Senate seat spar over questions of character during a televised debate. Democrat Alexi Giannoulias said during a Sunday debate on NBC's "Meet the Press" that he didn't ... (Source: FOX43.com 2010-10-10T14:54:11Z)

Apple To Make iPhone For Verizon Wireless

  Apple Inc. plans to make a version of its popular iPhone 4 available through Verizon Wireless by early next year, according to published reports. The iPhone is now available only through AT&T Inc. Adding Verizon Wireless, the nation's la ... Read More (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-10T16:12:56Z)

Adobe Pare Gains as Speculation Over Microsoft Takeover Ebbs

Oct. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Adobe Systems Inc. shares gave up part of yesterday's surge as speculation diminished that the company may be bought by Microsoft Corp. Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer recently met with Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen to ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-08T16:58:15Z)

Weezer offered $10 million to quit: Band says double it and you've got a deal

Weezer has been offered $10 million to quit, with the band responding by saying double it and we've got a deal. Seattle resident James Burns has embarked on the campaign to raise $10 million in hopes of silencing the alternative rockers for good. Burns ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-08T03:36:32Z)

Bulls 107, Wizards 96

CHICAGO -- Derrick Rose bested rookie John Wall in a meeting of young point guards, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Washington Wizards 107-96 on Friday night. Rose had 18 points, five rebounds and five assists in 30 minutes, while Wall had 11 points and six ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-09T02:59:33Z)

Returning champs expected for Chicago marathon, along with 52-year-old Samuelson

CHICAGO (AP) — Two defending champions will highlight the deepest field of elite runners to date when the 33rd Chicago Marathon begins on Sunday. The field includes Russia's Liliya Shobukhova and Kenyan Sammy Wanjiru. Both won last year's race. Also ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-07T23:18:50Z)

At 53 and still going strong, Samuelson returns to site of memorable marathon in Chicago

CHICAGO - As Joan Benoit Samuelson took her victory lap at the Los Angeles Olympics, her mother just had to ask: "Now, can you quit?" The answer remains a resounding no 26 years later. Samuelson is still running strong heading into the Chicago Marathon on ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-08T21:30:16Z)

Verizon in line for iPhone service

AT&T Inc. is about to lose its lock on the iPhone. Apple Inc. is making a version of its iPhone that Verizon Wireless will sell early next year, according to people familiar with the matter, ending an exclusive deal with AT&T and sharpening the competition ... (Source: South Coast Today 2010-10-10T05:50:10Z)

Returning champs expected for Chicago marathon

CHICAGO -- Two defending champions will highlight the deepest field of elite runners to date when the 33rd Chicago Marathon begins on Sunday. The field includes Russia's Liliya Shobukhova and Kenyan Sammy Wanjiru. Both won last year's race. Also expected ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-07T22:00:05Z)

Sunni-backed bloc bending on Iraqi premiership

The Sunni-backed political coalition that narrowly won the most votes in Iraq's parliamentary election appeared Sunday to be giving up its demand for the premiership, boosting the Shiite prime minister's drive to keep his job. The stunning turnabout is ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-10T13:21:08Z)

Obama Fires Up Dems In Maryland, Chicago

CHICAGO -- President Barack Obama on Thursday fought to keep his old Senate seat in Democratic hands as he implored voters to embrace his urgency about the upcoming congressional elections. He said the entire agenda of change he campaigned for in 2008 is ... (Source: Denver Channel 2010-10-07T23:47:28Z)

Second lawsuit against killer's mother reaches settlement

JACKSON — A settlement has been reached in a second lawsuit filed against the mother of a convicted killer. The case involves George Bell III, who is serving a life sentence for a Sept. 10, 2007, attack in which he kidnapped, sexually assaulted, beat and ... (Source: Biloxi Sun Herald 2010-10-10T04:02:47Z)

Rose leads Bulls over Wizards

CHICAGO (AP) - Derrick Rose bested rookie John Wall in a meeting of young point guards, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Washington Wizards 107-96 last night. Rose had 18 points, five rebounds and five assists in 30 minutes, while Wall had 11 points and six ... (Source: HometownAnnapolis.com 2010-10-09T07:38:43Z)

Deal Reached In Suit Against Killer's Mother

JACKSON, Miss. -- A settlement has been reached in a second lawsuit filed against the mother of a convicted killer. The case involves George Bell III, who is serving a life sentence for a Sept. 10, 2007, attack in which investigators say he kidnapped ... (Source: 16 WAPT 2010-10-09T19:56:02Z)

Florida Officials Told by Ex-Worker of Foreclosure Firm Lapses

Oct. 9 (Bloomberg) -- A former paralegal told Florida investigators that workers at a law firm that processed foreclosures signed paperwork without reading it, misdated records and skirted rules protecting homeowners in the military. Tammie Lou Kapusta ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-09T04:03:58Z)

Biz Break: Tech 'frenemies': Adobe vs. Apple vs. Google vs. Microsoft

Today: Would Microsoft buy Adobe? "No comment," Steve Ballmer says. Plus: U.S. jobs report. BofA suspends foreclosure sales in all 50 states. The Dow climbs above 11,000. Adobe stock slides back Adobe Systems stock gave back some of yesterday's gain ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-08T20:18:41Z)

Kurds: Deal closer on settling Iraq's political limbo

BAGHDAD - Iraqi political leaders took a step closer Friday to unsnarling the nation's seven-month political gridlock, according to a Kurdish negotiator who cited a tentative deal that would keep Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in power. The possible ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-09T07:02:56Z)

California Budget Deal Ends Impasse With Vote Expected in Days

Oct. 2 (Bloomberg) -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and top lawmakers came up with a compromise to close a $19.1 billion deficit and give the state a budget, ending a record three-month impasse with a vote expected next week on the spending ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-02T04:05:07Z)

Adobe's stock drops as Microsoft deal speculation ebbs

Adobe Systems shares Friday gave up part of Thursday's surge as speculation dimmmed that the company may be bought by Microsoft. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer recently met with Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen to discuss closer collaboration, The New York Times ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-09T11:20:38Z)

Schwarzenegger, California leaders reach budget deal

SACRAMENTO (AP) — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders said they struck a comprehensive agreement after an intensive five-hour meeting Friday night, signaling an end to California 's record-long budget stalemate after 93 days. A vote on the ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-02T04:05:07Z)

Candidates spar over economy in Ill. Senate debate

CHICAGO (AP) — The candidates for President Barack Obama's old Senate are making his performance in the White House a campaign issue. Democrat Alexi Giannoulias says Obama has done everything he can to turn the economy around, but Republican Mark Kirk ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-10-10T14:18:24Z)

Sunni, Shiite groups in Iraq closer to agreement on new government

That new authority would broaden the presidency's mostly ceremonial role to include foreign policy, defense and energy sectors, said a senior official inside the largely Sunni-backed Iraqiya bloc. The deal would stop Iraqiya's planned boycott of a Maliki ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-10-05T03:11:27Z)

Apple Readies Verizon iPhone

AT&T Inc. is about to lose its lock on the iPhone. Apple Inc. is making a version of its iPhone that Verizon Wireless will sell early next year, according to people familiar with the matter, ending an exclusive deal with AT&T and sharpening the competition ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-07T03:37:43Z)

Weezer offered $10 million to quit

Rock band Weezer has been offered $10 million dollars to quit by an ex-fan but they have refused. A disgruntled fan made the offer to Weezer but the band said, not for $10 million but for $20 million they will. James Burns, and ex fan of Weezer said he's ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-10T03:55:38Z)

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